Armed Man In Critical Condition After Mental Health Crisis
La Vergne police officers took a person into protective custody after a mental health crisis involving multiple agencies Saturday. The incident began when Smyrna police found the subject unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle. When officers attempted to assist, the subject became armed with a knife and fled, prompti
MTSU Receives Grant To Expand Farmer Mental Health Resources
MTSU is leading a new statewide effort aimed at helping Tennessee farmers and agricultural workers find mental health and stress-related resources. More School News The university’s School of Agriculture and Center for Health and Human Services will jointly lead Tennessee’s work with the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistanc
From La Vergne to Tullahoma, Police K9 Monja Gets Custom Ballistic Vest
LA VERGNE, Tenn. - A bit of good luck for a La Vergne Police lieutenant has turned into potentially lifesaving protection for a police K9 about an hour away in Tullahoma. La Vergne Police Lt. Eric Staats won the opportunity to provide a ballistic vest to a police K9 last year while attending the International Associati
Human trafficking awareness training expands in Tennessee schools
Tennessee has a new law requiring K-12 students to receive instruction on child trafficking awareness and prevention. Supporters said the goal is to help students recognize exploitation, grooming and unsafe situations, and to know where to get help. Mary Trapnell, founder and executive director of the Nashville Anti-Hu
Man kidnapped, robbed in Murfreesboro over unpaid hairstyle
A 19-year-old is facing felony charges after allegedly robbing and kidnapping a man over unpaid hair services.
Rutherford County Gas Prices Stay Below State Average, But Filling Up Still Hurts
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Gas prices may not be giving Middle Tennessee drivers much to smile about, but Rutherford County motorists are at least paying a little less than the statewide average. Tennessee remains among the cheaper states to fill up, though “cheap” is doing some heavy lifting these days.
Murfreesboro Hosts Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Next Saturday
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents can safely dispose of hazardous household items during a free collection event on Saturday (October 10th) from 8 AM to Noon. The event will take place at the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department at 4765 Florence Road. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Co
ICYMI: Bubba’s 33 Now Open in Murfreesboro
Bubba’s 33, located at 119 North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, is now open. More Eat & Drink News. Sharing the news on social media, they stated,“Opening a restaurant takes an entire village.” They added that the team is looking forward to serving the community and becoming a longtime part of the area.
Watch: Lance Leipold after win over Middle Tennessee
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold praised the performance from the offense and defense after a record setting day against Middle Tennessee. Watch everything Leipold had to say in his post game press conference.
Postgame Thoughts: Kansas Football’s Defense Is Becoming Its New Identity
While Kansas' offense stole the show today, D.K. McDonald's defensive adjustments should not go unnoticed.
